Tina Barney began in the late 1970s photographing the New England upper class, capturing rituals and family gatherings in picturesque coastal homes using large-format photography.
Beth Steel's wedding-day drama, 'Till the Stars Come Down' is marked by its biting humor, unsettling themes, and resonant human characters, presenting rich layers of family dynamics and class tensions.
Bobo, a white girl on a farm in Africa, questions her mother about racial attitudes, prompting a reflection on identity and privilege amidst the chaotic backdrop of childhood. The film, directed and starred by Embeth Davidtz, captures the struggles of family dynamics in a world overshadowed by an ever-present sense of danger and instability, often portrayed through Bobo's eyes as she navigates fear and joy in a challenging environment.
Towels are for personal use; they harbor bacteria, especially when damp. Sharing towels among four people increases the risk of infections and violates personal hygiene boundaries.
Narcissistic parents can shape the entire family dynamic and have a lasting impact on a child's wellbeing. Children of narcissists may not realize this until they're struggling with the effects years or decades later.
My husband brought a kind of composure to my life that I didn't know I needed. He never dismissed my drive, but he reminded me (always gently) that it was okay not to control every outcome.
Navigating the distribution of heirlooms requires sensitivity to each recipient's desires. It's important to acknowledge a family member's perspective while also respecting one’s own attachment to those items.
We both knew there was something special between us. We spoke the language of grief, of solo parents, of young widows who'd lost their forever person to cancer.
Writing a story from a child's perspective creates a lens that filters adult themes through youthful observation, allowing readers to see deeper truths hidden in the narrative.
"Carrying the burden. Men are not raised to raise a family, do housework, or pay attention to anyone else's needs. They are raised to believe that all they have to do is work and then come home and do nothing. I work two jobs, have raised two children, do literally everything in the house, and it's mentally exhausting." - amandaharris1
Mothers are the ones who benefit the most from working from home in terms of their earnings, which points to the idea that mothers have the most to gain in terms of work-life reconciliation and therefore that the productivity advantages might be beneficial for them.